Re: [SilverStreak] Hinges for Silver Streak

["Bev Harris" <zia@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eddie,

Sorry to hear about your mother.  Although I do not know you, I was overwhelmed (and 
thankful) for you knowledgeable, clear and concise response to me about purchasing a 
battery.

I have dealt with parental end-of-life issues, and they are not easy.  I think your mother's 
lucky to have you to care for her.  

Bev

On 19 Apr 2008 at 20:52, Eddie wrote:

From:           	"Eddie" <Eddie@Huffstetter.com>
To:             	<sslist@tompatterson.com>
Subject:        	Re: [SilverStreak] Hinges for Silver Streak
Date sent:      	Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:52:52 -0500
Send reply to:  	sslist@tompatterson.com

> Ralph,
> Well that is exciting news! I have been covered up with my mothers care and 
> as she fails it just gets more intense. I seldom have a phone conversation 
> or call in any day except for Tom Patterson who is so patient and amazingly 
> never gives up on me. That's about all the sanity there exists so I guess I 
> talk a good game with the HTS-2000 new aluminum rods I bought (they work) 
> and my intentions to break-bend, weld and fab a set of hinges, but just have 
> not gotten to it.
> 
> To me it would be understandable that your fab shop would be enticed with 
> the prospect of creating a duplicateable product we all would want. I would 
> expect you to try and capitalize on it as well so don't worry about those 
> who might begrudge a hopefully profitable business venture which will 
> simultaneously satisfy a read need with what undoubtedly will be a superior 
> product.
> 
> I saw Mr. Ashby's son sell one hinge, not a set but one hinge on eBay for 
> $500. That would have certainly displeased his dad whom I never met, but 
> have repeatedly been told was fair and often extremely generous. It does not 
> matter though as none of us would pay such a price.
> 
> I hope the final product will be what you anticipate and expect and I am 
> more than confident that you will be as good a judge as anyone. I will hope 
> for the pricing to be somewhere at about $200 to $300 per set. Put me in the 
> line for 3 sets as soon as possible. I cannot use the trailers or the motor 
> home anymore without loosing the doors.
> 
> When you like the final product please take high quality pictures. If 
> possible we will want affixed and non-affixed pictures. Send the pictures to 
> Tom Patterson at pattersontj@sbcglobal.net and Tom will certainly want to 
> add them to his site for us all. Let us know what pin you decide such as 
> brass or SS.
> 
> I guess I'm glad you didn't use a "Pimp My Ride" shop or the doors would 
> probably become scissor up, remote controlled operated and not have a entry 
> handle. Little too advanced for old me.
> 
> Ralph I sure do appreciate your continued follow through on this. Thank you 
> so much.
> 
> -Eddie-
> Houston, TX
>